How-To
Quick Tip: Use Pumice to Remove Rust
Dec 11, 2008
I’ve used steel wool to remove rust from my saw table, but it’s slow going. Finally, I tried a block of pumice, the kind used to clean grills. It works perfectly and quickly. Use only the fine grade. The medium and coarse will scar the table.
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Sandflex sanding blocks made from silicone carbide work great and they are pretty cheap when you consider how long they'll last. I took my table saw from sad to almost new in no time. do a web search you can buy it lots of places
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